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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,660 and 952,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,660 and 952,488 is: 2,068,192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,660 : 952,488 = 952,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,660/952,488 = 952,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,660x = 952,488 × 952,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,660x = 907,233,390,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,233,390,144/438,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068,192.66

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